Meet Our Provost
Meet Jaci Lee Lederman
Trailblazer. Technologist. Teacher at heart.
Jaci Lee Lederman serves 日韩中文字幕福利片 as Interim Provost, Vice President for Instructional Services, and Dean of Faculty. A dynamic leader and lifelong learner, Jaci is known for her down-to-earth approach, collaborative mindset, and unwavering commitment to students, faculty, and staff.
Before stepping into her current academic leadership roles, Jaci served as the University鈥檚 Executive Director and Chief Information Officer鈥攚here she led bold digital transformations to better serve the modern learner. With more than 25 years of industry experience in IT leadership, she brings a rare blend of strategic vision and hands-on technical expertise. Her path also includes over a decade as a full-time faculty member, department chair, and tenured professor in Information Technology鈥攔eminding everyone she leads that she鈥檚 been in their shoes and believes in their potential.
Jaci holds an MBA from Western Governors University, a bachelor鈥檚 in Management from the University of Phoenix, and an associate degree in Computer Programming from Vincennes University. She鈥檚 credentialed in cybersecurity, disaster recovery, project management, and IT service management, but what truly sets her apart is her passion for making education practical, personal, and powerful.
Jaci continues to teach as an adjunct professor while championing initiatives that create meaningful opportunities鈥攍ike the new Computer Science degree at VU or the inaugural Women IN Tech Symposium she founded in 2024 to shine a light on women making waves in STEM across Indiana.
Recognized nationally with the EC-Council鈥檚 Circle of Excellence in Cybersecurity Education, Jaci is a builder of people and programs. She believes in servant leadership, authentic mentorship, and the ripple effect of kindness. Whether she鈥檚 volunteering with United Way鈥檚 Day of Caring (which she鈥檚 done for over 20 years), serving in her church, or in the background supporting local nonprofits, Jaci leads with humility, heart, and purpose.
Her guiding belief? Technology should empower. Education should uplift. Leadership should serve.
Jaci encourages others to reflect on their journey: 鈥淚f your path to success was lonely鈥� did you really succeed?鈥� To her, true success is measured by how many people you bring with you, by unity and connections.